Reviews

It's Okay To Not Be Okay Is...Okay

I'm not a fan of romance whatsoever but I am a fan of great storytelling when it involves small doses of romance. That being said great storytelling also involves great screenwriting where the dialogue is clear and compelling and doesn't leave all the heavy lifting to the viewers. But what 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' suffers from is its heavy reliance on flashbacks. It's okay when you're recapping episodes and if they are used sparingly for dramatic effect but if you have to continually remind viewers of certain plot points then it seems to indicate a lack of confidence in the story itself. The likelihood of a man with an autistic older brother falling in love with the daughter of the woman who murdered his mother is a hard sell. And even with some strong individual performances at times by the show's leads, I didn't buy it. I wasn't convinced of the motive that caused the mother to kill in the first place. I also thought the show did a very poor job of exploring the real-life stigma that people with mental health issues face.

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I started watching this drama because it's my favorite genre combo - I love thriller + romance/rom-com combo and I watched quite a few of dramas like that. I may be biased but I'll try my best not to. P.S. English is not my native language, so I'm sorry if there are some errors. Also that's my first review I hope it's helpful.

STORY:
I read few reviews and I can see not everyone liked the story. I get it, it's different from most of k-dramas (especially those categorized as rom-coms) because the ending may seem unfair, sad or like for me bitter-sweet. However, that's what I like the most about this series; creators weren't afraid of breaking the (for the lack of the better word) "rules" of making certain type of drama and that may not please most of the fans, but it certainly adds depth, suspense and shock to the story, well, at least for me. That's why I like it, the story gave me some fuzzy feelings with romance and all, but more importantly it gave me what most of the dramas doesn't shock, frustration (the good kind of one) and heartache.
I do however, have some reservations or objections. It may feel like this drama is not sure what it wants to be, the first part of this series is mainly romance whilst the second is much more centered around the thriller narrative. This may create a feeling of dissonance in the story and could have been easily avoided if only there was more mixing between the two parts. There is also the problem of pacing - I feel like the narrative is running like crazy in some episodes and then it's slow and lazy in others and I'm not sure if I like it. Finally, there is the amount of long-winded, all-talking scenes which for me could have been shorter or shot in other, more interesting way, but it may be just me and my short span of attention.

ACTING:
Acting in this series was exceptionally good, Park Jin Young and Shin Ye Eun have really nice chemistry and both of them have the abilities to show a wide range of emotions without me feeling like some of them are faked. As for Kim Kwon at first I wasn't sure about him, something about his acting method rubbed me the wrong way, but after ending the series I must say he portrayed his character very well. Although I must admit that the person who stole all the scenes for me was Kim Da Som - my eyes drifted to her every time she was on the screen.

MUSIC:
There is not much to say about the music here. I liked the OST it's nice but I feel like it didn't match the story. Regarding the music in scenes this drama tends to be more silent than most of the series in this genre category (e.g. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon).

REWATCH VALUE:
Well, I don't see much rewatch value here, but let's be fair most of us rewatches series that we love, so perhaps you'll find it (granted it'll become your fave).

OVERALL:
I liked the drama. I liked that it played with my emotions, but it's not for everyone and you should know that if you're looking for sweet ending like for instance Do Bong Soon, that I mentioned earlier, this is not the one - keep looking, but if you don't mind bitter-sweet one give it a try!

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I am writing as I see nobody did a review yet and I always like to share and review what others may not be able to find in this website :p

Rain in a chinese drama, of cos its dubbed, what do you expect :)

Story:
the plot was ok. Interesting to see Tiffany being 'ugly'' ...LOL

there are quite a few funny characters that you will enjoy especially the 2nd couple or the 2nd male lead (he is so funny)

however, up to the ep 43 and above, its a little draggy with the theme : to lie or not to lie, tell the truth or not kind of thinggy....its draggy, trust me.

Cast:
The Cast was good... although some situations was exaggerated, the acting and some scene were too over. especially just a fall and this person turn into coma - something like that. you will see a very different Tang Yan here especially when she done so many same scenario drama previously.
Lei Yi Ming and Gao Wen is very funny here and they scene was really worth to watch. (if you watch u will really know what i meant about the exaggerated scene and Lai YI Ming....)

Its very difficult for a korean actor to act in a chinese drama but here, Rain really protray good acting and his expressions are really good as well. room to improve of cos but worthy for a praise here.

The romance was of good balance and level here, many sub sub stories and couples.

Music:
Music was good, ost matches with the drama

Rewatch Value:
i will watch again especially Lai yi ming and Gao Wen part, will skip the draggy part too. Cheers!

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To simply put it, this drama is on my all time favourite list. The story was unique, had me acting like Sherlock Holmes.
The story was...captivating; it had AMAZING moments of romance, comedy, action, thriller, drama. Everything was well balanced, and well though out (WELL DONE SCREENPLAY WRITERS!!).
The cast, my oh my...need I say more. They all had amazing chemistry and made it seem realistic. I even found the anti-hero compelling! Everything worked really well together. I thoroughly enjoyed it, I really did.
If you're seeking something that is not easily predictable, with a good plot, and adorable/cute/fantastic actors then this show is for you!

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mixed feelings

I don't really write reviews and I rarely watch kdramas but taxi driver is that one show I always looked forward to watching. this season had a lot of great moments and ones that left me feeling so underwhelmed.

I really like how this show balances the comedy and the unserious with the harsh reality of the world and the injustice people have to suffer. they really do a good job of focusing on the victims and their sufferings and show how you shouldn't blame them for what they got into and focus on the perpetrator instead.

that said, there were plenty of times in this season I felt they ruined the tension by adding comedic moments or not adding any stakes to the scene.

[spolier] Kim Do-gi almost gets killed 3 times(?) this season and the reactions felt so underwhelming. I was surprised by the lukewarm reaction of the team when he got out of the car in the Samheung case. I expected one of them to check on him worryingly... same goes for the bomb scene. It made me feel stupid for thinking there would be some serious stakes.

next is dogigoeun... now I don't really mind either way if they get romantic or not, but don't try to do both!? their fake romantic moments felt so disconnected to what kind of relationship they showed in this season so far. at least in s2 they all communicated before the newlyweds thing. this time it just happened bc... fans ask for it... I enjoyed them, don't get me wrong, but it was also SO disconnected that it pissed me off. just add very subtle hints that they like each other then. it's not that difficult. and the final episode where they show [spoiler] dogigoeun having a meetcute as office workers in another timeline was (very funny ngl) so?? idk what to get from it? are you trying to tell me they're romantically involved in this season and would've been in any other timeline??? doesn't make any sense bc I found them having zero romantic interest in each other this season... it's so annoying. just stick to one: romance or no romance.

thanks for the hard work though. the cast seem to really have the same family dynamic irl, so hope to see them again someday. despite having mixed feelings, I really love the rainbow taxi family and that's why I want them to not cheapen their story anyhow. if there's a season 4, I'll be there ☺️

tldr; good showcase of victims trauma and psa, but wished it had real stakes at serious scenes. the rainbow taxi team's reaction to them getting hurt (other than goeun in the final episode) was very underwhelming. and wish they'd commit to either making dogigoeun romantic or none at all. they tried to do both in this season and it felt so unnecessary and disconnected.

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There is one word that sums up this whole drama; contrivance

What people like or dislike, might not be what you like or dislike so I do suggest to ignore any type of feedbacks and give this drama a try. When you start having mixed feelings about it, my review is here to help.

I think this series have an appeal. It got a innovative concept, an endearing FL, ML, side characters, and a mystery to unravel. I got to this far because I thought this show had potential to be even greater. But instead, it only went downfall when "minor" flaws kept stacking up one on top of the other to the point it fell flat. The writers message was to tell you that true events happen the same way but HOW (keyword) they decided to show it disconnected some viewers from the plot. It suffers from poor execution. I like the message but I dislike the way this drama handled it.

One of the two plotlines this series rely on is the mystery. It carries the show so the writers made the characters superficial. If you watch carefully, you will realize these two writer aren't writing "characters" anymore. They are writing plot points to push their story forward otherwise they won't have a story to tell (with the exception of ML. The FL as well except she loses her way here and there).

Like one of our anatognist here whose whole purpose is just to come in and out to create fake suspense and tension. He does that for 5 episode straight. His whole personality revolves around FL for no reason. Remember what I said? They are not writing characters. They are writing plot points. Ironically, he is the only one who knew what happened 18 years ago and.... drum roll please!

He wants to tell them. Yes, you read this right. He WANTS to tell them.

But they don't want to hear from him. Why? Because the story will conclude at episode 9-10. When a series does that but waits until the very end to "reveal" it, it just lack creativity to tackle it any other way. You already know the writers will come up with different "coincidence" or "reasons" to prevent this guy from talking. Like I said, they aren't writing characters. They are writing plot points.

They would do these type of plot points in other areas. I can mention over 10 instances. You don't not realize at first because you think it's relevant or might be explained later on but then you finished the drama and you look back and realize, they added nothing of value. They tied most of the loose ends like some PowerPoint presentations at the last episode. They expect you to fill the blanks. They expect you to come up with your own interpretation and justif, in your head, why it happened like that. I'm not a fan of those plots because it's pretentious. If the message was so "real" the male and female lead would have both died to reinforced its message.

As for the romance, it's the only redeeming quality this series have. This is where the writers strength are. The dialogue and interaction are pretty good. It handles trauma well. The male lead development is well written. He enhanced the story to another level. The romance though have a minor flaw where the characters are suffering from a "special" version of the break up trope. They are NOT breaking up because it's not "official", they are just constantly separating and distancing themselves from each other and finding their way back to each other. And it repeats for over five times. If this doesn't bother you, you will enjoy the chemistry. The link was also inconsistent. Just used for crying and fear most of the time. Any other emotions became pointless.

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Although (Nothing) Changes, The Last Wind Breezes By

First, I'm grateful to catch up on every single thing in this sequel. 'Nothing Has Changed, Unless We Do Something' pinpoints out that they're not doing this for nothing. They did, for the betterment of all generations' future, even include the next as well. All I can say for sure is that they exceed my expectations, that I thought "oh, they're still not disbanding DP?" and I felt relief to watch. It's all good. And for the best

And definitely... I'm awaiting for the final season. It's gonna be a trilogy one, surely. And that wind (stands for wish and hope in Hangul), will passes to the rightful ones

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Great Acting, Fantastic Chemistry, and a Thrilling Plot!

Wonderful performers with fantastic chemistry star in this entertaining drama. An overwhelming number of reviewers are more concerned in slamming the Drama than with providing constructive criticism. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean you should be nasty and ruin it for everyone else. What you have left behind is more of a testimonial to your own suffering and failure to appreciate a good drama than a review. Are you not a fan? How unfortunate for you. They fell short of your lofty expectations. No way! You were not a fan of it Woe is me. If this script doesn't suit your tastes, then create your own. For what Lacking imagination or skill? well-versed in the art of griping. The drama is really great. That it bothers you to such a degree is unfortunate. Take it all in. (credits to RYEVIDZ)

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Hello ^^ So, i'm mostly through this and thought I'd write a review on it thus far.

Firstly, what really sucked me to watching this show was the description given on MDL - i'm a sucker for a good romance. but BE WARNED: while I thought this show would have a drug/gangster secondary story line to COMPLEMENT the romance, its actually the other way around. the gangster theme plays out the main part of the story, and in fact there are far and few scenes thus far between the main leads. (although when there is a scene, its usually really cute :)

so do not go into this expecting romance to be the main component - it does play a part, though.

HOWEVER! Even though based on the description it wasnt what i thought it would be, its still amazing. The plot is so dark and twisted; I can blatantly and happily admit I have never seen such an unpredictable drama. Also, the characters are great to watch. The lines between "good and bad" are so fuzzy; you never know who to trust or what the motivation behind an action is. it keeps you guessing. It makes the show more human; the characters are round and have so many dimensions instead of your stereotypical bad guy-good guy flat characterization.

i would for sure recommend watching this if you love action, suspense, wicked cliff hangers, and some romance :)

OH and i forgot to add: holy shit, this show is a tearjerker. be prepared, dude.

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My First Review because this is the only Drama that I have watched while it was airing.

This my first review for a KDrama, I will be short about it. The starting was amazing even i was anxious of what might be go down in the coming episodes but it couldn't just do well in the second last part of the drama. The acting was good but the story continuation was below average. There were times when one could just see how below and clueless the characters were about how to deal with a crisis. People kept talking and a lot of talking kept going on, you never feel the impact of it eventually. The only thing that I held onto was the the beautiful chemistry between ML & FL apart from that the second half wasn't able to carry the same specularity.
What should have happened in between they dragged it to the ending. If only it could be a tug of war between academies rather than multiple meets and unnecessary persusion knowing the consequence of it.
Korean Drama hardly and rarely lives upto my epectation especially they crash in the middle but I had high expectations with this one as it started slow and there weren't any cringe or slow moments but it really failed to deliver the perfect blow I was expecting all along.

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No, Hollywood COULDN'T have done that better!! I was riveted from the beginning! Okay, I admit, I have a lot of Ikuta Toma on my watchlist, well they have now soared to the top! This movie is freaking FANTASTIC! Not for everyone though, it has blood and some seriously twisted killings. But if the Bobsey twins don't scare the bejeesus out of you, nothing will! What a great movie for a Saturday night! I highly recommend it for anyone who likes suspense, thriller, and a little psychological mind games! These two were definitely the flip side of the same coin. You watch the movie, you'll know who I mean. ANd the ending? The BEST!!!

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Was Highly Anticipated Could Have Better!

The two main attractions for this show were the lead stars- Uhm Jung Hwa & Song Seung Heon!

It has been a long time since I watched a show starring either of them, so I was pretty excited to watch this drama. Did it live upto my expectations? Yes and no!

The storyline is pretty convincing, it has mystery and thriller elements; you get hooked to the suspense. Sadly, the storytelling has more ups and downs than most Kdramas concur, so it’s possible that midway you might lose interest and wonder where this show is headed. The actors do try their best, it isn’t their phenomenal performance, but the candor keeps the drama going. This is my first time watching Uhm Jung Hwa playing an utterly flawed character, that was pretty surprising. Song Seung Heon acts more like her support system than a viable love interest. Somewhere down the road, the lines get blurred, and the mystery becomes too predictable to miss.

Read the complete article here-

https://kcdramamusings.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/my-troublesome-star-series-review/#more-2059

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Wholesome Supernatural Romance no creepy ghosts

Delivery Man 📺:Viki 🚕👻
12eps / PG-13
Murder Mystery/Supernatural/ romance/ comedy

If you want to watch a light, fast paced Supernatural (Ghost) Kdrama I recommend this one 👌🏽
No creepy ghosts, dark evil things/ monsters or anything like that.

A story of solving crimes so the Ghosts/Spirits and crossover to the light.
Think The Ghost Whisperer (American TV show) but more wholesome. Loved this one!

PROS:
◇The writing nothing dragged was milked which is what caught my attention immediately.
◇How wholesome/light this show was over all. They could have easily made it dark and super heavy like most of its genre but they didn't.
◇The acting I thought everyone did a fantastic job from the main cast, supporting & guest appearances.
◇The OST is a fun light one matching it perfectly.
◇I was always engaged with the story & was superised by the turns it took.
◇Loved how it was a happy ending.

CONS:
◇Some Supernatural elements that never fully got flushed out. Personally it didn't bother me because everything else was so good.

Overall really enjoyed watching this one week by week and will miss it!
Hopefully Kdrama writers can make more light, fun, wholesome Supernatural Kdramas like this one ♡


#deliverymankdrama #kdrama #ghost #supernaturalgenre #asiandrama #newsshow #Kdrama

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A real heart-wrenching drama. Even thought I complained at time at the pace of it, I came to the realization that he would not have been this good a drama if it had been fast pace. Kim Rae Won and Soo Ae acting was so real, even all the supporting cast manage to make in sort that this drama set itself apart from all the other. There's nothing really nothing that can't be forgiven about this drama, because of course it would be utopic to actually say that it was a perfect drama, but like I say all the negativeness about it can be forgiven. I would say that to watch people should be ready to acknowledged the fact that life is not always peachy and that not all story have an happy ending.

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